About This Book
This engaging chapter book plunges readers into a historical mystery with a supernatural twist. When a bay suddenly dries up, revealing an 18th-century sailing ship, twelve-year-old Vicki feels an undeniable pull to uncover its dark past. With her friend Peter, she uses an old journal and local clues to investigate a centuries-old curse and a horrible deed. The story blends adventure, mystery, and a touch of the eerie, exploring themes of justice, bravery, and the weight of history. Ideal for middle-grade readers who enjoy historical fiction, ghost stories, and a good puzzle.
An eighteenth-century figurehead, the journal of a ship's quartermaster, and supernatural occurrences at a seaside resort lead twelve-year-old Vicki and her friend Peter on a quest to lift a curse and set right a horrible deed committed two hundred and thirty years in the past.
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Discussion Prompts
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What would you do if you discovered a ghost ship in your town's bay?
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Why do you think it's important to uncover and understand historical injustices, even if they happened a long time ago?
3
How do Vicki and Peter show bravery throughout their adventure?
4
What role does the journal play in helping them solve the mystery?
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